Chemical contaminant or residue: food recalls in the United States · page 8
854 official food recall notices published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States for the reason “Chemical contaminant or residue” (Shelfpedia classification of the official reason), newest first. Each notice links to the official page.
Notices
854 notices, newest first · page 8 of 18.
- November 21, 2018reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
Curry powder packaged under bulk, retail, and food service labels. Bulk: CURRY POWDER Net Weight 55 LBS, DISTRIBUTED BY SIROB IMPORTS LINDENHURST, NEW YORK USA…
Official wording (English):
Products may contain elevated levels of lead.
- November 21, 2018reportedFDAClass IChemical contaminant or residue
FC Finest Choice Hot Curry Powder, Packed By SIROB IMPORTS, INC. packaged in a 50 pound box.
Official wording (English):
Products may contain elevated levels of lead.
- November 14, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Apple juice concentrate and organic apple juice concentrate in 52 gallon drums, 5 gallon pails, 4 gallon pails, and 260 gallon totes
Official wording (English):
The apple juice concentrates contain high levels of inorganic arsenic. The firm is recalling lots that were distributed for use other than fermentation (i.e. alcohol or vinegar).
- November 14, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Toxin Absorber with Organic Ginger Root - 14 packets and 30 packets
Official wording (English):
Routine quality testing identified elevated levels of lead above applicable 2232 levels, which may pose potential health risks to a portion of the population.
- November 14, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Toxin Absorber with Organic Peppermint Leaf - 14 packets and 30 packets
Official wording (English):
Routine quality testing identified elevated levels of lead above applicable 2232 levels, which may pose potential health risks to a portion of the population.
- November 14, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Colon Cleansing Kit Ginger
Official wording (English):
Routine quality testing identified elevated levels of lead above applicable 2232 levels, which may pose potential health risks to a portion of the population.
- November 14, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Colon Cleansing Kit Peppermint
Official wording (English):
Routine quality testing identified elevated levels of lead above applicable 2232 levels, which may pose potential health risks to a portion of the population.
- November 14, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Internal Cleansing Kit Peppermint
Official wording (English):
Routine quality testing identified elevated levels of lead above applicable 2232 levels, which may pose potential health risks to a portion of the population.
- November 14, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Internal Cleansing Kit Ginger
Official wording (English):
Routine quality testing identified elevated levels of lead above applicable 2232 levels, which may pose potential health risks to a portion of the population.
- November 14, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Parasite Cleansing Kit Ginger
Official wording (English):
Routine quality testing identified elevated levels of lead above applicable 2232 levels, which may pose potential health risks to a portion of the population.
- November 14, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Parasite Cleansing Kit Peppermint
Official wording (English):
Routine quality testing identified elevated levels of lead above applicable 2232 levels, which may pose potential health risks to a portion of the population.
- October 31, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Blackwing Meats. Inc., Ground Venison, 10/1lb, packed in cardboard sleeve/ roll stock film inside, in aRetail Box.
Official wording (English):
Blackwing Meats. Inc. is voluntarily recalling Blackwing Venison Ground, 10/1lb. in a Retail Box due to high levels of lead.
- October 10, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Oregon Heritage Farms Family Blend Apple Cider, 100% Juice, 1 gallon plastic container, UPC: 8 53581 00202 0. The label is read in parts: "***FAMILY BLEND…
Official wording (English):
Oregon Heritage Farms Family Blend Apple Cider, 1 gallon size, is recalled due to elevated level of patulin.
- September 19, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Califia Farms 100% Arabica Coffee; Mocha Cold Brew Coffee with Almond Milk 48 fl. oz. plastic bottle. Dairy Free UPC: 852909003503 - USA 813636020584 (Canada)…
Official wording (English):
Potential for cleaning chemical introduced into product due to process deviation while cleaning pasteurizer.
- August 8, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Kauffman's Fruit Farm & Market Sweet Apple Cider; Keep Refrigerated; Kauffman's Fruit Farm, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505; Enjoy thru 08/02/18. Packed in Net Wt 128…
Official wording (English):
Kauffman's Fruit Farm found high patulin levels in one lot of Apple Cider, packed in 3 different sized jugs.
- August 8, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
LAXMI Corn Flour Fine Net Wt./Poids Net. 2LB (907g) Distributed by: House of Spices (India) Inc.
Official wording (English):
High levels of aflatoxin in corn flour product.
- August 8, 2018reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Ruffles Original potato chips 9 oz. bags
Official wording (English):
Potential for cleaning solution coming in contact with potato chips.
- August 8, 2018reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream flavored potato chips 8.5 oz bag
Official wording (English):
Potential for cleaning solution to come into contact with the chips.
- June 13, 2018reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Driscoll's Blackberries; 6 oz. clamshell container; Keep refrigerated. Product of Mexico Driscoll's Inc. Watsonville, CA 95077
Official wording (English):
Random sample indicated an over tolerance for three pesticides: Thidiazuron; forchlorfenuron; and Thiamethoxam.
- May 30, 2018reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
RALEY'S PISTACHIO GELATO; 10.58 oz. plastic tub UPC: 46567-02382 Ingredients: rehydrated skimmed milk, sugar, coconut oil, glucose syrup, pure pistachio paste…
Official wording (English):
Firm was notified by manufacturer in Italy that Pistachio Gelato contained the color sodium copper chlorophyllins (SCC), which is not authorized by FDA as a color additive for this product type.
- May 16, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor Net Weight: 4 oz. Units Per Carton: 72 units
Official wording (English):
Eastland Food Corporation out an abundance of caution has decided to initiate a product recall of all Asian Best, Tamarind Candy ( UPC: 083737158008 ) and Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor ( UPC: 083737158022 ) due to elevated levels of lead (0.15 ppm) when compared against FDA s action level of 0.1 ppm.
- May 16, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Asian Best, Tamarind Candy Net Weight: 4 oz. Units Per Carton: 72 units
Official wording (English):
Eastland Food Corporation out an abundance of caution has decided to initiate a product recall of all Asian Best, Tamarind Candy ( UPC: 083737158008 ) and Tamarind Candy Hot Flavor ( UPC: 083737158022 ) due to elevated levels of lead (0.15 ppm) when compared against FDA s action level of 0.1 ppm.
- April 18, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, net wt. 2.25 oz. or 16 oz.. UPC 47094 20002
Official wording (English):
Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, are recalled because the product is not intended to be packaged in a vacuum pouch. This product is cold smoked and low salt and will not meet the minimum standard of Water Phase Salt % for vacuum pouch processing or consumption. Consumption of…
- March 21, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Clay Mask Kit; 2 glass jars of clay: Green Tea Clay 0.3 oz., and French Rose Clay 0.4 oz. 1 fan mask brush; and 1 terra cotta mixing bowl. Ingredients: Green…
Official wording (English):
FDA Office of Colors and Cosmetics sampled product and found virulent and excessive numbers of microorganisms.
- March 21, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Lemongrass Facial Polish with Oats, Fengreek & Neem. 3 oz cylindrical box evanhealy Hand Made in CA by Plant Divas Inc., San Diego, CA 92064
Official wording (English):
FDA Office of Colors and Cosmetics sampled product and found virulent and excessive numbers of microorganisms.
- March 21, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
French Rose Clay; with Mineral Rish Moroccan Rhassoul Clay 2.1 and 0.17 oz. jars evanhealy Hand Made in CA by Plant Divas Inc., San Diego, CA 92064
Official wording (English):
FDA Office of Colors and Cosmetics sampled product and found virulent and excessive numbers of microorganisms.
- March 21, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Green Tea Clay; 2.1 and 0.17 oz. jars evanhealy Hand Made in CA by Plant Divas Inc., San Diego, CA 92064
Official wording (English):
FDA Office of Colors and Cosmetics sampled product and found virulent and excessive numbers of microorganisms.
- March 21, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Rose Face Care Kit; Each kit contains: Rose Cleansing Milk -- 1 fl oz bottle Rose Geranium Facial Tonic HydroSoul 1 fl oz bottle Rosehip Treatment Facial Serum…
Official wording (English):
FDA Office of Colors and Cosmetics sampled product and found virulent and excessive numbers of microorganisms.
- March 21, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Blue Face Care Kit; Each kit contains: Blue Lavender Cleansing Milk 1 fl oz bottle Lavender Facial Tonic HydroSoul 1 fl oz bottle Rosehip Treatment Facial…
Official wording (English):
FDA Office of Colors and Cosmetics sampled product and found virulent and excessive numbers of microorganisms.
- March 21, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Blemish Face Care Kit; Each kit contains: Tea Tree Gel Cleanser 1 fl oz bottle Lemon Thyme Facial Tonic HydroSoul 1 fl oz bottle Pomegranate Repair Serum 0.13…
Official wording (English):
FDA Office of Colors and Cosmetics sampled product and found virulent and excessive numbers of microorganisms.
- March 21, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Ayurvedic Face Care Kit; Each kit contains: Coconut Cream Cleanser 0.5 fl oz jar Tulsi Facial Tonic HydroSoul 1 fl oz bottle Argan Intensive Facial Serum 0.13…
Official wording (English):
FDA Office of Colors and Cosmetics sampled product and found virulent and excessive numbers of microorganisms.
- March 7, 2018reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Fresh Fragrant Pear; Label - Double Trees Product of China Shenzhen J.F. Fruit Co., LTD
Official wording (English):
Firm was notified of unapproved pesticide - isocarbophos, on Fresh Fragrant Pears imported from China and fruit was released into commerce.
- February 14, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
DON BOCARTE ARTE EN EL PALADAR MIGAS BONITO DEL NORTE PESCA SELECTA DEL CANTABRICO; UPC: 8 43700227144
Official wording (English):
Product may have elevated levels of Scombrotoxin (histamine).
- February 7, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
IASA COLATURA DI ALICI DI CETARA ANCHOVY EXTRACT; 100 ml and 250 ml sizes; UPC 100 ml - 7 93232 54200 3; UPC 250 ml - 7 93232 54203 4 Ingredients: Anchovies…
Official wording (English):
Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed notification received from Italy regarding high histamine levels in imported anchovy sauce.
- February 7, 2018reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
Sapori di Mare Colatura di Alici di Cetura; Anchovy Sauce; 100 ml, Lot #'s 03/2017 or 09/2017.
Official wording (English):
Claudio Specialty Foods is recalling anchovy sauce after receiving a telephone call from their supplier notifying them that the product was found to contain high levels of histamine.
- January 24, 2018reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Seasoning Blend- S.E. Meats (Diced red peppers, green peppers, celery and onions) Net weight 1300 LB in TOTE (Plastic liner, corrugated totes)
Official wording (English):
The product has been recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with a chemical pesticide residue.
- December 20, 2017reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Premio Strawberry Pralinati, Strawberry with Cocoa, 3.53oz, 10 units per case, packed in Paper Cartons
Official wording (English):
Gourmet International Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of cookie products due to undeclared colors.
- December 13, 2017reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Clover Hill Dairy, Soft Ricotta
Official wording (English):
The firm had a deviation from the Standard of Procedure in the manufacture of Clover Hill Dairy, Soft Ricotta. The facility was temporarily storing whey in a raw milk silo, without cleaning and sanitizing the silo after raw milk use. The firm recalled the Clover Hill Dairy, Soft Ricotta.
- October 11, 2017reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
(1) Ricker Hill Orchards Apple Cider packaged in plastic Half Gallon UV Treated (64 fl. oz.) Jugs UPC 7461380009 (2) Northland Apples Sweet Maine Cider, 12 oz…
Official wording (English):
Product contains patulin at levels higher than the FDA established limit of 50ppb
- August 2, 2017reportedFDAClass IIChemical contaminant or residue
1) Key Lime Dessert Cake, Grandma's Bake Shoppe, NET WT. 14 OZ. (400 g), UPC 8 24153 02582 2
Official wording (English):
Product contains certified colors Blue 1 and Yellow 5 which are incorrectly declared as "green color (vegetable and turmeric)."
- July 19, 2017reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Item 11952 - TURKEY HAM LUNCH>36 TRAYS/CS, Frozen, Net. Wt. 24.76 lbs.
Official wording (English):
Product is recalled because it was made with water contaminated with chemicals perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). The observed PFOS and PFOA levels exceed EPA's 2016 combined Lifetime Health Advisory levels for drinking water (70 parts per trillion [ppt]).
- July 19, 2017reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Item 10025 - CHOCOLATE BROWNIES, I/W>100-CT/CS, Frozen, Net Wt. 13.02 lbs. per case.
Official wording (English):
Product is recalled because it was made with water contaminated with chemicals perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). The observed PFOS and PFOA levels exceed EPA's 2016 combined Lifetime Health Advisory levels for drinking water (70 parts per trillion [ppt]).
- July 19, 2017reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Item 10075 - WHITE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD SLICES, I/W, 2PK>200CT/CS, Frozen, Net Wt. 32.28 lbs. per case.
Official wording (English):
Product is recalled because it was made with water contaminated with chemicals perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). The observed PFOS and PFOA levels exceed EPA's 2016 combined Lifetime Health Advisory levels for drinking water (70 parts per trillion [ppt]).
- July 19, 2017reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Item 10120 - GINGER SNAP COOKIES, I/W, 2-PK>100-CT/CS, Frozen, Net Wt. 13.89 lbs. per case.
Official wording (English):
Product is recalled because it was made with water contaminated with chemicals perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). The observed PFOS and PFOA levels exceed EPA's 2016 combined Lifetime Health Advisory levels for drinking water (70 parts per trillion [ppt]).
- July 19, 2017reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Item 10132 - CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES, I/W, 2-PK>100-CT/CS, Frozen, Net Wt. 13.89 lbs. per case.
Official wording (English):
Product is recalled because it was made with water contaminated with chemicals perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). The observed PFOS and PFOA levels exceed EPA's 2016 combined Lifetime Health Advisory levels for drinking water (70 parts per trillion [ppt]).
- July 19, 2017reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Item 10173 - OATMEAL COOKIES, I/W, 2-PK>100-CT/CS, Frozen, Net Wt. 13.89 lbs. per case.
Official wording (English):
Product is recalled because it was made with water contaminated with chemicals perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). The observed PFOS and PFOA levels exceed EPA's 2016 combined Lifetime Health Advisory levels for drinking water (70 parts per trillion [ppt]).
- July 19, 2017reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Item 10191 - WHITE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD ENDS, Frozen, Net Wt. 30 lbs. per case.
Official wording (English):
Product is recalled because it was made with water contaminated with chemicals perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). The observed PFOS and PFOA levels exceed EPA's 2016 combined Lifetime Health Advisory levels for drinking water (70 parts per trillion [ppt]).
- July 19, 2017reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Item 10232 - YELLOW (PB&J) SNACK>50-CT/CS, Frozen, Net Wt. 16.12 lbs. per case.
Official wording (English):
Product is recalled because it was made with water contaminated with chemicals perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). The observed PFOS and PFOA levels exceed EPA's 2016 combined Lifetime Health Advisory levels for drinking water (70 parts per trillion [ppt]).
- July 19, 2017reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Item 10240 - YELLOW CUPCAKES, I/W, NO ICING>100-CT/CS, Frozen, Net Wt. 13.89 lbs. per case.
Official wording (English):
Product is recalled because it was made with water contaminated with chemicals perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). The observed PFOS and PFOA levels exceed EPA's 2016 combined Lifetime Health Advisory levels for drinking water (70 parts per trillion [ppt]).
- July 19, 2017reportedFDAClass IIIChemical contaminant or residue
Item 10241 - CHOC CUPCAKES, I/W, NO ICING>100-CT/CS, Frozen, Net Wt. 13.89 lbs. per case.
Official wording (English):
Product is recalled because it was made with water contaminated with chemicals perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). The observed PFOS and PFOA levels exceed EPA's 2016 combined Lifetime Health Advisory levels for drinking water (70 parts per trillion [ppt]).
Sources: openFDA (U.S. FDA food enforcement reports), CC0 · Health Canada / CFIA Recalls and Safety Alerts, Open Government Licence – Canada · Food Standards Agency food alerts, OGL v3 · RappelConso (DGCCRF), Licence Ouverte 2.0. Shares and counts: Shelfpedia calculations.